Painting Estimating Services
Painting estimates and takeoffs for painting contractors, builders and general contractors. We measure wall, ceiling and trim surfaces floor by floor from your plans and deliver an editable Excel estimate, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
What You Get
- Wall paint area by floor
- Ceiling paint area, flat and vaulted
- Trim, fascia and exterior surfaces
- Labor hours and material pricing
- Free revisions when drawings change
What Is Painting Estimating?
Painting estimating is the process of measuring every surface that needs paint and pricing the material and labor to finish it. It covers interior walls, ceilings, soffits, trim and exterior surfaces such as fascia and siding.
Paint quantities depend on wall heights, ceiling types and how many rooms a project has. A vaulted ceiling or a tall stair wall can change the total area quickly. We measure walls and ceilings floor by floor from the plans, sections and finish schedules in PlanSwift and Bluebeam, so every square foot can be traced back to the drawings.
Our Painting Estimating Services
Interior Wall Painting
Wall area by floor and wall height from the plans and finish schedule.
Ceiling Painting
Flat, vaulted and soffit ceilings measured separately.
Exterior Painting
Fascia, trim, siding and other exterior surfaces from the elevations.
Trim and Base
Wall base and trim lengths in linear feet.
Primer and Finish Coats
Primer and finish coats listed so you can price your own paint system.
Labor and Material Pricing
Labor hours, material cost and totals for your project location.
Painting Projects We Estimate
From custom homes to commercial interiors, as a standalone painting estimate or as part of a whole job estimate.
Custom Homes
Wall, ceiling and trim painting for single family homes.
Multifamily
Unit, corridor and amenity painting for apartments and condos.
Commercial Interiors
Offices, clinics and tenant fit outs.
Retail and Restaurants
Store and restaurant interiors and exterior trim.
Our Painting Estimating Process
Send your plans
Upload your drawings, specifications and bid date, or email them to us.
Get a fixed quote
We review the scope and reply with a price and delivery date.
We build the estimate
Our estimators complete the takeoff and pricing for your scope.
Receive and revise
Get your editable Excel estimate, with free revisions any time.
What You Receive
- Wall paint area by floor in square feet
- Ceiling paint area including vaulted ceilings
- Trim and base lengths in linear feet
- Exterior paint surfaces listed separately
- Labor hours and material pricing for your location
- Editable Excel sheet organized by floor
Why Painting Contractors Choose Us
- Estimators who measure finishes every week
- Walls and ceilings measured floor by floor
- Turnaround in 24 to 48 hours for most projects
- Free revisions when plans change
- Pricing based on your project location
- Fixed quote before any work begins
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a painting estimate cost?
The price depends on the size of the project and the scope you need. Send your plans and we reply with a fixed quote, usually the same day.
How long does a painting estimate take?
Most painting estimates are delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Large projects may take a little longer, and we confirm the date with your quote.
What do I need to send?
Floor plans, sections, elevations and the finish schedule, plus your bid date.
Do you include exterior painting?
Yes. Exterior trim, fascia and siding are measured from the elevations when they are in your scope.
Can you price by number of coats?
Yes. Tell us your paint system and we list primer and finish coats so you can price it your way.
Which software do you use?
We use PlanSwift and Bluebeam for takeoffs and RSMeans data for pricing.
Are revisions free?
Yes. When drawings change, we update your estimate at no extra cost.
Request a Free Quote
Upload your plans and we will reply with a fixed price and delivery date, usually the same day.
Phone
+1 718 305 4518
Office
1942 Broadway St., Suite 314C
Boulder, CO 80302, USA
USA Estimation LLC
Construction estimating and quantity takeoff services for contractors, builders and developers across the United States and Canada.
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1942 Broadway St., Suite 314C
Boulder, CO 80302, USA
+1 718 305 4518
info@usaestimation.com
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